Furniture inflation rate eases

The rate of inflation in the retail sector eased in September.

The annual rate for household furniture fell from 15.6% to 14.1%, its lowest rate since January.

In September 2021, the rate was 10.5%, according to ONS data.

The rate for garden furniture dropped from 16.3% to 14.2%, while the rate for lighting fell from 8.5% to 7.6%.

The rate for furniture and furnishings dropped from 14.2% to 13.7%. In September 2021 the rate was 10.3%.

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